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The Enduring Legacy of Suetonius, Rome’s Most Controversial Biographer"The imperial biographer Suetonius is an important source for the lives of the Caesars, but how reliable are his accounts based on gossip and sensationalism?"<a href="https://www.thecollector.com/suetonius-roman-imperial-biographer/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.thecollector.com/suetonius-roman-imperial-biographer/">https://www.thecollector.com/suetonius-roman-imperial-biographer/</a>Suetonius at PG<a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2024" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2024">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2024</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/romanhistory/" rel="tag">#romanhistory</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#history</a>

Portrait of Caius Suetonius Tranquillus.

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German philosopher and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1767.In 1810, Humboldt founded the University of Berlin. He made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and he is considered one of the early proponents of the idea of a universal grammar, suggesting that underlying structures are common to all languages. His philosophical work often intersected with his ideas on language and education.Wilhelm von Humboldt at PG: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1995" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1995">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1995</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a>

Wilhelm von Humboldt, German government functionary, diplomat, philosopher, 1767–1835.

A monochrome sketch of a well-dressed gentleman in a suit, exuding elegance and sophistication.

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Title page of Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 by Humboldt.

Humboldt aimed to create a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary scientific knowledge, illustrating the interconnectedness of the natural world. "Cosmos" was intended to convey the complexity and beauty of the universe, drawing connections between various disciplines to show how they contribute to our understanding of nature.

"Cosmos" was highly influential in its time, inspiring scientists and naturalists to adopt a more holistic and integrated approach to studying the natural world. Humboldt's work laid the foundation for fields such as ecology and biogeography.

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English poet & novelist Walter de la Mare died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1956.He is best remembered for his works for children, for his poem The Listeners, & for his psychological horror short fiction, including Seaton's Aunt & All Hallows. In 1921, his novel Memoirs of a Midget won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction, & his post-war Collected Stories for Children won the 1947 Carnegie Medal for British children's books.Books by Walter de la Mare at PG: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1108" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1108">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1108</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a>

Portrait of Walter de la Mare by Sir William Rothenstein, from a collection of twelve portraits.

Drawing of a man in a suit and tie, portraying a sense of professionalism.

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Title page of Memoirs of a Midget by Walter De la Mare.

"Memoirs of a Midget" is a novel by Walter de la Mare, first published in 1921. The book is a fictional autobiography of Miss M., a diminutive woman, who recounts her life and experiences in a world that views her as an oddity. The novel is a profound exploration of identity, isolation, and the human condition, written with de la Mare's characteristic lyrical prose and attention to psychological depth.

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50% off @ <a href="/tags/smashwords/" rel="tag">#Smashwords</a>: <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1789471" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.smashwords.com/books/view/1789471">https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1789471</a>The undead queen of the space pirates kidnapped Amelia’s sisters and damaged her ship, leaving her with little fuel. Amelia’s a dead woman without her sisters, forced to attack the pirate’s mountain-sized star ship, despite how slim the odds are…<a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/author/" rel="tag">#author</a> <a href="/tags/indieauthor/" rel="tag">#indieauthor</a> <a href="/tags/writing/" rel="tag">#writing</a> <a href="/tags/fantasy/" rel="tag">#fantasy</a> <a href="/tags/scifi/" rel="tag">#scifi</a> <a href="/tags/sciencefiction/" rel="tag">#sciencefiction</a> <a href="/tags/sff/" rel="tag">#sff</a> <a href="/tags/sciencefantasy/" rel="tag">#sciencefantasy</a> <a href="/tags/scifi/" rel="tag">#scifi</a> <a href="/tags/actionadventure/" rel="tag">#actionadventure</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/eoysale25/" rel="tag">#EOYSale25</a> <a href="/tags/ebook/" rel="tag">#ebook</a> <a href="/tags/sale/" rel="tag">#sale</a> <a href="/tags/books2read/" rel="tag">#books2read</a> <a href="/tags/indiebooks/" rel="tag">#indiebooks</a>

(Left) The cover of Starwitch, by Owen Tyme.

In the background is a red, orange and white nebula.

In the foreground is a line drawing of a red spotted newt, in white. The lines of the newt are outlined in black, to help it stand out. The interior is red, with an appearance similar to stained glass.

(Right) In the background is a red and orange galaxy, with a blue core, which bears a resemblance to an eye. It has the following text over it:

“First you turn my dog against me, then you steal my ship’s core? What’s next, pulling my teeth?”

“We didn’t ask for this! You attacked us! Why don’t you just let us go?”

“I might as well cover myself in tartar sauce, then go swimming in shark infested waters! My lieutenants would tear me to shreds, just the same!”

(Bottom) https://books2read.com/TymeStarwitch

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Hermann Minkowski was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1864.He created & developed the geometry of numbers & elements of convex geometry, & used geometrical methods to solve problems in number theory, mathematical physics, & the theory of relativity. He is best known for his foundational work describing space & time as a four-dimensional space - "Minkowski spacetime", which facilitated geometric interpretations of Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity (1905).<a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=Hermann+Minkowski&submit_search=Go%21" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=Hermann+Minkowski&submit_search=Go%21">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=Hermann+Minkowski&submit_search=Go%21</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a>

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Hand-tinted transparency presented by Hermann Minkowski in his famous Raum und Zeit talk to the German Society of Scientists and Physicians in 1908.

Hermann Minkowski, died 1909 - Space and Time: Minkowski's Papers on Relativity, published by the Minkowski Institute. The image had appeared on the cover of The Mathematical Intelligencer, Volume 31, Number 2 (2009).

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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? July 07

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Swedish poet and writer Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1763.Nordenflycht's literary debut came with the publication of "Den sörgande turturduvan" (The Mourning Turtle-Dove) in 1743, a collection of elegies mourning her husband's death. Nordenflycht's contributions to Swedish literature and her pioneering role in advocating for women's intellectual rights have been recognized posthumously. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedvig_Charlotta_Nordenflycht" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedvig_Charlotta_Nordenflycht">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedvig_Charlotta_Nordenflycht</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a>

Hedvig Nordenflycht, copperplate engraving by Johan Fredrik Martin.

A lady elegantly playing a harp, illustrating her musical abilities and dedication to the instrument.

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Title page of Våra försök 1753.

"Våra försök" (translated as "Our Attempts" or "Our Experiments") is a significant work published in 1753 by Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht, often in collaboration with other members of the literary circle known as the "Tankebyggarorden" (Order of the Thought Builders). This work exemplifies the intellectual and literary pursuits of the Enlightenment period in Sweden.

The Tankebyggarorden was a Swedish literary society founded in the mid-18th century. It included prominent writers and intellectuals who aimed to promote enlightenment ideas through literature and philosophy.

The group was inspired by the Enlightenment ideals of reason, science, and the improvement of society through knowledge and education.
Collaborative Effort:

"Våra försök" was a collective endeavor, reflecting the collaborative spirit of the Tankebyggarorden. Members of the society contributed essays, poems, and other literary pieces to the volume.

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📚 Elsewhere by: Gabrielle ZevinIs it possible to grow up while getting younger?Welcome to Elsewhere. The beaches are marvelous. It’s quiet and peaceful. You can’t get sick, and you’ll never turn even a day older...This is where fifteen-year-old Liz Hall ends up, after she has died. It is a place so like Earth yet completely different. Here, Liz will ...<a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/elsewhere" rel="nofollow">https://bookblabla.com/book/elsewhere</a><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/socialthemes/" rel="tag">#socialthemes</a> <a href="/tags/newexperience/" rel="tag">#newexperience</a>

Is it possible to grow up while getting younger?

Welcome to Elsewhere. The beaches are marvelous. It’s quiet and peaceful. You can’t get sick, and you’ll never turn even a day older...

This is where fifteen-year-old Liz Hall ends up, after she has died. It is a place so like Earth yet completely different. Here, Liz will age backward from the day of her death until she becomes a baby and returns to Earth.

But Liz wants to turn sixteen, not fourteen again. She wants to get her driver’s license. She wants to graduate from high school and go to college. Now that she’s dead, though, Liz is forced to live a life she doesn’t want with a grandmother she has never met before. And it isn’t going well. How can Liz let go of the only life she has ever known and embrace a new one? Is it possible that a life lived in reverse is no different from a life lived forward?

A book that transcends genre and category, Elsewhere is a modern YA classic.

A TIME MAGAZINE BEST YA BOOK OF ALL TIME

Beloved by generations of readers, Elsewhere is an original, moving novel about love, loss, and the meaning of it all from the New York Times–bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry.

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Portuguese writer & journalist José Maria Ferreira de Castro died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1974.He began his literary career while still in Brazil. In 1919, he returned to Portugal, where he pursued a career in journalism while continuing to write fiction. His journalistic work often highlighted social injustices & the struggles of the working class. His literary legacy is characterized by his commitment to social realism & his deep empathy for the marginalized and oppressed. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferreira_de_Castro" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferreira_de_Castro">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferreira_de_Castro</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a>

José Maria Ferreira de Castro (1898-1974), autor português.

Timeless elegance portrayed in a black and white photograph of a man wearing a coat.

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"In his latest book, <a href="/tags/thesecondemancipation/" rel="tag">#TheSecondEmancipation</a>: <a href="/tags/nkrumah/" rel="tag">#Nkrumah</a>, <a href="/tags/panafricanism/" rel="tag">#PanAfricanism</a>, and Global Blackness at High Tide, the veteran New York Times correspondent, Columbia journalism professor, and author <a href="/tags/howardfrench/" rel="tag">#HowardFrench</a> deftly navigates the global amnesia and national memory wars that surround Nkrumah’s legacy, while also offering a dazzling portrait of the man himself."<a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/world/kwame-nkrumah-howard-french-second-emancipation/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.thenation.com/article/world/kwame-nkrumah-howard-french-second-emancipation/">https://www.thenation.com/article/world/kwame-nkrumah-howard-french-second-emancipation/</a><a href="/tags/africanindependencemovements/" rel="tag">#AfricanIndependenceMovements</a> <a href="/tags/decolonialstruggles/" rel="tag">#decolonialStruggles</a> <a href="/tags/kwamenkrumah/" rel="tag">#KwameNkrumah</a> <a href="/tags/blackhistory/" rel="tag">#BlackHistory</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a>

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Books Set in Snowy Places: <a href="https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-set-in-snowy-places/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-set-in-snowy-places/">https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-set-in-snowy-places/</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/snow/" rel="tag">#Snow</a> <a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a>

Five deciduous trees that have lost all of their autumn leaves and now have every single one of their branches coated in snow. They look like someone sprinkled powdered sugar on them. The sky behind them is light blue, there are fir trees in the distance, and the ground is blanketed in fresh, white snow.

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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? December 9

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How anatomical names can carry hidden histories of power and exclusionWhy is your ankle named after a Greek hero and your uterus after a Renaissance anatomist? The answer says as much about power and memory as it does about medicine.By Lucy E. Hyde<a href="https://theconversation.com/how-anatomical-names-can-carry-hidden-histories-of-power-and-exclusion-267880?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%2027%202025%20-%203562936329&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%2027%202025%20-%203562936329+CID_410cb313a7d030a22b48dcc5fdca47a7&utm_source=campaign_monitor_uk&utm_term=How%20anatomical%20names%20can%20carry%20hidden%20histories%20of%20power%20and%20exclusion" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="theconversation.com/how-anatomical-names-can-carry-hidden-histories-of-power-and-exclusion-267880?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%2027%202025%20-%203562936329&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%2027%202025%20-%203562936329+CID_410cb313a7d030a22b48dcc5fdca47a7&utm_source=campaign_monitor_uk&utm_term=How%20anatomical%20names%20can%20carry%20hidden%20histories%20of%20power%20and%20exclusion">https://theconversation.com/how-anatomical-names-can-carry-hidden-histories-of-power-and-exclusion-267880?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%2027%202025%20-%203562936329&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%2027%202025%20-%203562936329+CID_410cb313a7d030a22b48dcc5fdca47a7&utm_source=campaign_monitor_uk&utm_term=How%20anatomical%20names%20can%20carry%20hidden%20histories%20of%20power%20and%20exclusion</a>Human anatonomy at PG: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subject/28166" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subject/28166">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subject/28166</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/language/" rel="tag">#language</a> <a href="/tags/health/" rel="tag">#health</a> <a href="/tags/anatomy/" rel="tag">#anatomy</a>

(Fallopian, Gabriello) (ок. 1523-1562), in a 16th century portrait by unknown artist.

Falloppio is portrayed from the chest up, wearing a black cap and a dark robe, with a neatly trimmed beard and intense gaze that suggests his scholarly gravitas.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriele_Falloppio#/media/File:Gabriele_Falloppio.jpg

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Enshittification, o livro (Cory Doctorow) - Resenha <a href="https://curadoria.bearblog.dev/enshittification-o-livro-cory-doctorow/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="curadoria.bearblog.dev/enshittification-o-livro-cory-doctorow/">https://curadoria.bearblog.dev/enshittification-o-livro-cory-doctorow/</a><a href="/tags/enshittification/" rel="tag">#Enshittification</a> <a href="/tags/corydoctorow/" rel="tag">#CoryDoctorow</a> <a href="/tags/livros/" rel="tag">#livros</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/bookreview/" rel="tag">#BookReview</a> <a href="/tags/indieweb/" rel="tag">#IndieWeb</a> <a href="/tags/smallweb/" rel="tag">#SmallWeb</a> <a href="/tags/surfandoweb/" rel="tag">#SurfandoWeb</a> <a href="/tags/blogsbr/" rel="tag">#BlogsBR</a> @blogsbr <a href="/tags/blog/" rel="tag">#blog</a> <a href="/tags/tecnofeudalismo/" rel="tag">#Tecnofeudalismo</a> <a href="/tags/technofeudalism/" rel="tag">#Technofeudalism</a> <a href="/tags/technofeudalism/" rel="tag">#Technofeudalism</a> <a href="/tags/yanisvaroufakis/" rel="tag">#YanisVaroufakis</a> <a href="/tags/rentismo/" rel="tag">#Rentismo</a> <a href="/tags/bigtechs/" rel="tag">#BigTechs</a> <a href="/tags/antitrust/" rel="tag">#Antitrust</a> <a href="/tags/curadoriadainternet/" rel="tag">#CuradoriaDaInternet</a>

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📚 Ghost Eaters by: Clay McLeod ChapmanErin hasn’t been able to set a single boundary with her charismatic but reckless college ex-boyfriend, Silas. When he asks her to bail him out of rehab—again—she knows she needs to cut him off. But days after he gets out, Silas turns up dead of an overdose in their ho...<a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/ghost-eaters" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/ghost-eaters">https://bookblabla.com/book/ghost-eaters</a><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/horrorfiction/" rel="tag">#horrorfiction</a> <a href="/tags/thrillers/" rel="tag">#thrillers</a> <a href="/tags/supernaturalfiction/" rel="tag">#supernaturalfiction</a> <a href="/tags/occultsupernatural/" rel="tag">#occultsupernatural</a>

Erin hasn’t been able to set a single boundary with her charismatic but reckless college ex-boyfriend, Silas. When he asks her to bail him out of rehab—again—she knows she needs to cut him off. But days after he gets out, Silas turns up dead of an overdose in their hometown of Richmond, Virginia, and Erin’s world falls apart.

Then a friend tells her about Ghost, a new drug that allows users to see the dead. Wanna get haunted? he asks. Grieving and desperate for closure with Silas, Erin agrees to a pill-popping “séance.” But the drug has unfathomable side effects—and once you take it, you can never go back.

“A Gothic-punk graveyard tale about what haunts history and what haunts the human soul. An addicting read that draws you into its descent from the first page.”—Chuck Wendig, New York Times best-selling author of The Book of Accidents

One of Vulture's Best Horror Novels of 2022, this terrifying supernatural page-turner will make you think twice about opening doors to the unknown.

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Swedish author and illustrator Elsa Beskow died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1953.Beskow's first book, "Sagan om den lilla, lilla gumman", was published in 1897. It was followed by "Tomtebobarnen" (1910), "Pelles nya kläder" (1912) and "Tant Grön, tant Brun och tant Gredelin" (1918). In her honor, the Elsa Beskow Award was established in 1958 by the Swedish Library Association. This award is given annually to the best Swedish picture book illustrator.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsa_Beskow" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsa_Beskow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsa_Beskow</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a>

Elsa Beskow in 1901

Image scanned from the book "Svenskt Porträttgalleri XX - Arkitekter, Bildhuggare, Målare m.fl. " ("Swedish Portrait Gallery XX - Architects, Sculptors, Painters, ") published 1901.

A vintage photo of a woman with a bun hairstyle, captured in black and white.

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Elsa Beskow - Tomtebobarnen, color poster for the 3rd spread - Google Art Project

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Illustration from Children of the Forest (Tomtebobarnen, 1910) by w:Elsa Beskow (1874 – 1953). ISBN 08-631-5049-7

The accompanying caption in Swedish explains that the elves (älvorna) lives behind a huge mossy boulder and come out at night to dance in the moonlight. The children of the forest (lit. the "w:tomte children") are trying to play w:seesaw with them, but the elves are so light and tender that even though they are eight and the children only two, they don't weight even.

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📚 Political Girl by: Maria AlyokhinaFrom a member of the Pussy Riot collective: An urgent, intimate, firsthand account of grassroots dissent, bravery, art, and spectacle in Putin's RussiaPicking up where Riot Days left off, Maria (Masha) Alyokhina takes us through her activist experiences between 2014 to 2022. In vivid, diary-like v...<a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/political-girl" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/political-girl">https://bookblabla.com/book/political-girl</a><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/biographyautobiography/" rel="tag">#biographyautobiography</a> <a href="/tags/politicalhistory/" rel="tag">#politicalhistory</a> <a href="/tags/russia/" rel="tag">#russia</a>

From a member of the Pussy Riot collective: An urgent, intimate, firsthand account of grassroots dissent, bravery, art, and spectacle in Putin's Russia

Picking up where Riot Days left off, Maria (Masha) Alyokhina takes us through her activist experiences between 2014 to 2022. In vivid, diary-like vignettes, we follow her as she goes in and out of Russian prisons, continually dodges police violence, protests at the Sochi Olympics, flies to Kyiv to stand in solidarity with Ukraine, defends the high-level dissident Alexi Navalny, drops banners at Trump Tower, and—in 2022—flees from Russia in disguise to escape a new prison sentence.

Spanning settings from Moscow to London to New York to Harvard, Political Girl has an artistic sensibility, a punk ethos, a deep moral clarity, and an inimitably dry Russian wit. It portrays not only Masha’s political activities but also her personal arc: the friends she makes in prison, the woman she falls in love with, her bond with her young son Filip, and her deep passion for art and history. As Trump attempts to bring Putin-style authoritarianism to the U.S., Masha's message to Americans is one of solidarity and hope.

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An Animal's History of Humanity - CHAPTER 1 - (AUDIOBOOK)

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📚 The King's Captive by: K. M. SheaI can turn into a housecat.It's a fun magic, except in a world filled with vampires and werewolves, it doesn't exactly make me a powerhouse. Instead, the supernatural community has classified me as an outcast, which means one thing: picking on me is open season all day, every day.The local fae a...<a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/the-kings-captive" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/the-kings-captive">https://bookblabla.com/book/the-kings-captive</a><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/fantasy/" rel="tag">#fantasy</a> <a href="/tags/generalfiction/" rel="tag">#generalfiction</a> <a href="/tags/romance/" rel="tag">#romance</a> <a href="/tags/general/" rel="tag">#general</a>

I can turn into a housecat.It's a fun magic, except in a world filled with vampires and werewolves, it doesn't exactly make me a powerhouse. Instead, the supernatural community has classified me as an outcast, which means one thing: picking on me is open season all day, every day.The local fae are the worst of all, and it's during one of their regular "capture the cat-girl" sessions that I shift into my cat form and meet HIM for the first time.Noctus is so powerful his magic radiates off him like a sun, and my fae captors can barely look in his general direction. And then my life gets even more terrifying when Noctus decides to take me with him. As a pet.Why did he pick today to "adopt don't shop" a cat?It gets worse when I realize he's an elf, a ruling race of supernaturals that was supposedly killed off centuries ago.But he's not just any elf, no. He's an elven king, with heaps of secrets to protect. Secrets that I am quickly learning since he includes his new pet in everything from breaking into buildings to inspect classified paperwork to tracking down sketchy supernaturals.All this means if he gets even a hint that I'm not a real cat, I'm going to find out firsthand how elves treat their prisoners.So, escaping Noctus is priority #1. How hard can it be? (Answer: very.)

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